Top Baby Names For 2020

Reflecting the hopes and dreams of parents.

The popular baby names of 2020 primarily depicted a desire for resilience, hope, and a deep connection to the past. These names represented the belief in timeless traditions and the need to adopt contemporary trends. However, most parents gravitated towards names that held deep meaning and a sense of continuity. They preferred names that seamlessly connected the past with the present. Classic names continued to dominate the charts, but modern names also made their mark, capturing the hearts of parents all over the country.

For girls, the classic favorites Sophia (wisdom), Evelyn (desired), and Abigail (father’s joy) remained steadfast at the top of the charts, with interesting names like Kamryn (bent nose, Holly (the Holly tree), and Poppy (the red-flowering plant) also received much love from parents. On the boys’ side, while traditional names such as Oliver (olive tree planter), James (supplanter), and Ethan (strong) continued to hold strong, modern names like Kian (ancient), Rhys (fiery warrior), and Niko (victory of the people) also emerged as popular choices, adding a contemporary flair to the list. Discover more cool and trendy names on our list below. These are names listed as the most popular baby name choices in the US by the SSA (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Marely		Girl	A sea of bitterness; Pleasant wood; Marten wood; Bright sea
Yaman		Boy	Goat; Intelligent; Efficient; Strong; Redoubtable; Stalwart
Mirabel		Girl	Wonderful; Marvelous; Astonishing; Admirable; Extraordinary; Remarkable; Amazing
Milliana		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Mirella		Girl	To admire; Respect
Raylyn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Advice; Protection
Wilfredo-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Desiring peace
Rikki-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Brave ruler
Rosy		Girl	Rose; Famous type; Rose-colored; Having a pink hue; Fragrant; Promising
Ahsan		Boy	Most handsome; Most beautiful
Yonah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Dove
Anirudh		Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Ungovernable; Grandson of Lord Krishna
Yulian		Unisex	Downy-bearded
Rowynn		Boy	One of ruby red hair
Rilyn		Unisex	Rye land
Zaydin		Girl	Growth; Increase
Aaira		Girl	Respectable; Noble; Honorable
Aaiden		Boy	Fiery or little fire
Abrianna-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Calan		Boy	Victorious; Descendant of Cathalán
Therese		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Bransen		Boy	Son of Brand; Fiery torch
Alise		Girl	Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
Braysen		Unisex	Hill
Damarcus		Boy	The Lord of war; Male
Aiya		Unisex	Bird; Falcon; Verse; Evidence
Ariane		Girl	The holiest
Cache		Unisex	Hiding place
Dany		Boy	God is my judge
Amyla-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Worthy to be loved; Aspiring; Industrious
Cayman		Boy	Alligator; Name of Islands
Azalia:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Dry; Freedom from jealousy
Daren		Boy	Oaktree; Great; From Airelle; Edge
Blima		Girl	Flower
Denny		Boy	Greek God Dionysus
Arionna		Unisex	Most holy
Briseida		Girl	Outrageous woman; Breeze
Dex		Boy	Dyer; Agility; Skilled; Right-handed
Camelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Name of a flowering shrub
Drayton		Boy	Farmstead near a portage or slope used for dragging downloads
Dagny		Girl	New day
Elden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Ella's hill; Sacred hill; Old friend; Light; Ray
Devaughn		Boy	Little black one; Little stag; Little ox; Of Devonshire
Evanna		Girl	God is gracious; Graceful life; Living grace
Fabrizio		Boy	Craftsman
Ellanor:-The-Ultimate-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The other Aenor
Gibran		Boy	To restore; To repair; Reward of God to His parents
Griselda		Girl	Gray battle; Gravel; Frightful hero
Ezlynn		Unisex	Help; Lake
Jeffry		Boy	Pledge of peace
Irma-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Universal; Whole; Great
Haevyn		Unisex	A safe place
Hazely		Unisex	From the hazel tree; The light brown colour
Jehu		Boy	Yahweh is he
Henny-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variants		Girl	House owner; Lord of the manor
Holley		Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
June-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Born in June; Young
Hoorain		Unisex	Beautiful angel
Ilah-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Deity; God; Island
Laiken-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From the lake; Inland water body
Kaloni		Girl	Sky; The royal one
Ishani		Unisex	Ruling; Possessing
Liev-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Heart; Lion; Dear God
Keisha		Girl	Restored to the heart of God; Cassia tree; Cinnamon
Janeth		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Lion		Boy	Lion; My strength
Janely		Unisex	God is gracious; My God is an oath
Lowen		Boy	Joyful; Lions
Kyrell		Unisex	Lord
Macallan		Boy	Son of Allan; A son of a handsome man; Little rock
Kristin		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Kaleigha		Unisex	Beautiful; Lovely
Madison-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Son of Maud
Marisela-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	A woman who is war-like and aggressive; Star of the sea
Lennix-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Place of elm trees
Kenslie		Unisex	Clearing belonging to Cyne
Miran		Boy	Princess; Princely estate; Peace; World; Sun-like; Future; Sound; Benevolent person; Happiness from God; Joyful water
Niamh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Shining; Bright; Radiant
Lillianne		Girl	My God is an oath; Favor; Grace
Majd-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Glory; Laurels; Extol; Exalt
Naliyah		Girl	Christmas day
Renae		Girl	Born again
Nami		Boy	Famous; Reputed; Renowned; Dew; Moisture; Wave; Vegetable; Greens; Sea
Minh		Unisex	Bright
Serina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear
Shanelle		Girl	Channel
Param		Boy	First; The highest; Blue; Green
Nakai-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Unique-Variations		Unisex	Quieted; Pacified; The seas; Middle pit or well; Wanderer
Nikita-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-More:-Ultimate-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Many hopes; Winner; Victorious; Habitation
Sherry		Girl	Darling; A type of fortified wine
Pau		Boy	Peace; Little; Humble; Small
Shifra		Girl	Beautiful
Redding		Boy	Counsel; Red
Nylan		Unisex	Fury; Passion; Hero; Cloud
Sayler		Unisex	Sailor; Acrobat; Dancer
Rion		Boy	Little king; Kingly; Someone who is like a king; Water; Reason; Logic
Yadira		Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend
Tzipora		Girl	Bird
Ahlam		Girl	Dreams
Rorik		Boy	Famous ruler

Infographic: Trendy Short Names Of 2020

Short names are simple and often easy to remember. In 2020, there was a rise in the preference for short names. These versatile names are adapted easily across languages while maintaining a modern, sleek appeal. Explore the infographic below to discover the top short names of 2020 and their meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team